Author: Ian Portlock
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Bringing It to Life: AC’s Animatronic Eyes in Action
we finally got to see the animatronic eyes working! It was a session filled with problem-solving, persistence, and a very satisfying payoff at the end.
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Bringing It All Together: DD’s Speaker Lighting Nears Completion
DD made great progress today as he focused on the final stages of the lighting system for his speaker project. This session highlighted how well his practical electronics skills and design thinking are coming together.
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A Festive Finish: LM Completes Her Recycled Wooden Snowman
A Festive Finish: LM Completes Her Recycled Wooden Snowman. This creative and eco-friendly build has showcased her developing confidence, practical skills, and growing independence from start to finish.
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Assembling Success: TE Tackles 3D Assemblies in #Onshape
TE had a great technical session today, exploring the world of assemblies in #Onshape — a key step in advancing his 3D design skills.
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Christmas Open Day – Dec 11th – 2-6pm
Pop in and see what we have to offer as an alternative provision, and while you’re here, pick up one of our students’ festive Christmas enterprise creations! Every product on display has been designed and produced by our students, showcasing their creativity, skill, and hard work. Even better — all profits go directly back into…
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Leveling Up: EH’s #NESMaker Game Takes Shape
Developing Game Mechanics In this session, EH introduced several exciting new elements to their project, including warp points, checkpoints, and moving enemies. These additions are major steps toward creating a more dynamic and engaging experience for players. It’s clear that EH is growing increasingly confident with the tools and concepts in #NESMaker, using them to…
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Lighting Up Learning: DD’s Progress with LED Electronics
DD made excellent progress today as he continued developing his blue LED lighting ring. His growing technical skill and attention to detail were evident throughout the session, as he worked carefully and confidently to bring his circuit to life. Developing Precision and Technical Skill Soldering requires patience, precision, and care—and DD demonstrated all three. He…
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Connecting Skills: AC’s Hands-On Networking Experience
Today presented an excellent opportunity for Ashton to expand his technical knowledge through a real-world task — installing a network cable for the local printer. His confident, methodical approach and accuracy made this a highly successful session.
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Building with Confidence: DC’s Bird Feeder Project
DC had a fantastic session today, showing real growth in both his design thinking and practical skills. His confidence is shining through as he balances creativity with hands-on construction. From Design to Construction DC began by creating a 2D design for the side of his bird feeder. His approach showed both creativity and accuracy, ensuring…
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A Creative Milestone: OS Completes His Dragon Design Project
Today marked the exciting culmination of several weeks of dedication and creativity, as OS completed his dragon design project. From the earliest concept sketches to the finished product, this journey has highlighted his patience, focus, and artistic flair. Care and Precision in the Process One of the standout moments in this final stage was OS’s…
